Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 6:49 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 19m at 1:08 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jul 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:134.110:166.44:48-1.24:022.15:498:15Full Moon1Tue
2Wed11:564.210:576.05:28-1.04:482.15:508:15Full Moon2Wed
3Thu12:394.26:07-0.75:362.25:508:14Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:224.26:44-0.36:272.35:518:14Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:205.02:054.37:210.17:242.45:518:14Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:044.42:504.37:560.68:332.55:528:14Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:573.83:394.48:341.110:072.35:528:14Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:093.34:294.69:161.511:382.05:538:14Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:492.95:174.810:071.95:538:13Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:252.96:015.012:431.511:03 AM2.25:548:13Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:413.16:425.31:321.011:56 AM2.35:548:13Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:333.37:215.62:130.612:442.45:558:13Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:123.57:595.92:480.11:302.45:568:12Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:463.68:376.23:21-0.22:132.35:568:12Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:193.89:156.33:54-0.52:562.25:578:11New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:534.09:536.44:28-0.73:392.15:578:11New Moon16Wed
17Thu11:294.210:346.25:02-0.84:252.05:588:10New Moon17Thu
18Fri12:074.45:38-0.75:141.95:598:10Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:484.66:15-0.56:101.95:598:09Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:065.51:324.86:54-0.17:131.86:008:09Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:014.82:205.07:350.38:281.76:018:08Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:074.13:145.28:200.99:591.56:018:08First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:343.54:155.59:131.411:281.06:028:07First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:163.35:165.710:181.96:038:06First Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:483.36:146.012:400.411:29 AM2.16:048:06Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:013.67:086.21:39-0.112:352.26:048:05Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:533.87:586.42:29-0.51:342.26:058:04Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:354.18:436.43:13-0.72:262.16:068:04Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:124.29:256.43:52-0.83:122.06:068:03Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:474.310:046.14:28-0.73:541.96:078:02Full Moon30Wed
31Thu11:214.410:415.85:02-0.54:351.96:088:01Full Moon31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9411340)

Common Questions About Santa Barbara, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Santa Barbara, CA today?

Slack tide in Santa Barbara, CA is approximately 3:58 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Santa Barbara, CA?

Santa Barbara, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 83% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Santa Barbara, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Santa Barbara, CA?

Tide predictions for Santa Barbara, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Santa Barbara, CA?

Tide data for Santa Barbara, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9411340. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9411340.

What is the moon phase in Santa Barbara, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Barbara, CA is Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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